Showtime Renews Matt LeBlanc Comedy Series

The Matt LeBlanc sitcom about Matt LeBlanc the sitcom actor has been renewed for a third season by Showtime, reports Deadline.com. David Nevins, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc., announced the renewal of “Episodes” today.

The show, which is a co-production of Showtime and the BBC, will begin production of the new season in 2013, with nine half-hour installments on tap, shooting in both Los Angeles and London.

Season one of "Episodes" earned three Emmy nominations, for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Matt LeBlanc), Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music. It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical.